A rare total lunar eclipse will be visible on the night of March 13 in the Americas, Europe, and parts of Africa, creating a glowing red “blood moon” spectacle. This celestial event occurs when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the lunar surface. The eclipse will last for over 6 hours, with different viewing times based on location in the U.S. The best moment to see the “blood moon” will be during the totality phase, where the entire moon will be under the Earth’s shadow. Unlike a solar eclipse, no special glasses are required to view a lunar eclipse, making it safe to observe with the naked eye. The reddish hue of the moon during a lunar eclipse comes from the sunlight that still reaches the moon’s surface despite being in Earth’s shadow. This total lunar eclipse is a rare occurrence and the first since November 2022, with the next visible one in the U.S. not expected until March 2026. It is a phenomenon that can only happen when the moon is aligned perfectly between the Earth and the sun, providing a mesmerizing sight for skywatchers in the mentioned regions.
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